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HomeMy WebLinkAbout033192 CC/Murrieta Jnt. Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA HELD MARCH 31, 1992 A joint workshop of the Temecula City Council and the City Council of the City of Murrieta was called to order at 7:06 PM in the City Council Chambers of the City of Murrieta, 26442 Beckman Court, Murrieta, California. Mayor Jerry Allen presiding. ROLL CAI!: City Clerk A. Kay Vinson of the City of Murrieta called the roll as follows: PRESENT 4 MURRIETA Haas, Smith, Weishaupl, Allen COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Perry City Clerk June Greek of the City of Temecula called the roll as follows: PRESENT 5 TEMECULA COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Linderoans, Moore, Mu~oz, Parks, Birdsall Also present were City Managers Jack Smith and David Dixon, City Attorneys Neil Singer, and Scott F. Field and City Clerks A. Kay Vinson and June S. Greek. PLFDGF OF ALl FGIANCF The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Dave Haas. INVOCATION Pastor Ron Bolt, Peoples Church of the Valley, delivered the invocation. PUBLIC COMMr:NTS Trudy Thomas 41036 Magnolia St, address the Councils speaking in favor of the two cities directing letters of support for AB 3071 to the State Assembly Public Safety Committee. Joan Ellis, 40105 Ravenwood Drive, spoke regarding the need to jointly coordinate the transportation needs of both communities. Councilmember Mu~oz stated that, in his capacity as a representative to the Riverside Transit Authority, he has requested RTA to contact the City staff regarding the transit needs of the City of Murrieta. City Manager Jack Smith responded that RTA has made contact with City of Murrieta staff. 2/Minutee/3/31/9 2 - 1 - City Council Minutes March 31. 1992 Henry Jack Johnson, 25845 Hayes Avenue, spoke in favor of placing an 80 foot wide access street on both sides of the Murrieta Creek to help move traffic from north of the City of Murrieta to approximately Front Street in Temecula. He also spoke in favor of creating additional dams and small lakes along the length of Murrieta Creek for retention purposes. DISCUSSION ITFMS Mayor Pro Tern Linderoans suggested that under the heading of "other matters of mutual interest" a discussion of the flood control channel be included. Councilmember Parks requested that a discussion of economic development, specifically creation of addition jobs in the valley, be added to that section of the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans also suggested the addition of the topic, development of French Valley Airport. 1. Traffic and Transl;)ortation Mayor Birdsall outlined the desire, on the part of the City of Temecula, to develop a Western Corridor to run from Highway 79 South and the I-15 to approximately Cherry Street. She asked that the City Council of the City of Murrieta address how this might serve their community and what potential linkages they might wish to add to this roadway. Councilmember Fred Weishaupl addressed a plan showing existing and potential north/south corridors which parallel the 1-15 and which service traffic between both cities. He outlined a plan to place a freeway interchange at Date Street in Murrieta and he expressed his opposition to placing a bridge over the Murrieta Creek in the area of Cherry Street. He suggested that a PSR recommending an additional freeway interchange be prepared for presentation to CalTrans. Councilmember Parks suggested a joint meeting of the two cities to decide where another interchange can be placed to best serve the needs of both cities. Dennis Chiniaeff, representing Rancon, spoke regarding a PSR submitted to CalTrans by Rancon approximately four (4) years ago, which was turned down based upon the fact that Date Street is not at least one mile from the next freeway interchange. Councilmember Haas suggested having freeway on-ramps constructed at Date Street for north bound traffic and at Elm Street for south bound traffic, rather than full interchanges at only one location. After discussion of various options to further investigate the best location for an additional freeway interchange, it was suggested by City Manager David Dixon that the question boils down to the basic fact that an interchange needs to be installed somewhere between the "Y" of the two freeways and Winchester Road. He further suggested a fast-tracked study might be undertaken to identify the best site. 2/Minutes/3/31/92 -2- Citv Council Minutes March 31. 1992 Councilmember Gary Smith concurred and suggested that the impact of increasing commercial traffic into both cities, be addressed in this study. City of Temecula City Engineer Tim Serlet, in response to a question from Mayor Birdsall, advised a study of this type should cost approximately $10,000 to $15,000. It was moved by Mayor Birdsall, seconded by Councilmember Parks to authorize a study to identify the best freeway interchange location between the "Y" of the I-15 and 1-215 and Winchester Road, the cost of which is to be shared jointly by the City of Temecula and the City of Murrieta in an amount not to exceed $15,000. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Smith to authorize a study to identify the best freeway interchange location between the "Y" of the I-15 and 1-215 and Winchester Road, the cost of which is to be shared jointly by the City of Temecula and the City of Murrieta in an amount not to exceed $15,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haas, Smith, Weishaupl, Allen NOES: O COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Perry Councilmember Parks stated he would like to see a joint City Committee established to address all mutual traffic and transportation matters. Mayor Allen recommended the Traffic and Transportation Commissions of each city be tasked to work jointly on a committee of this sort. City of Temecula Planning Director Gary Thornhill suggested that one traffic and transportation commissioner, one planning commissioner and a liaison from the City Council from each city be assigned to this committee. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to establish such a committee and make the appropriate assignments for the City of Temecula. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Mayor Allen, seconded by Councilmember Smith to establish such a committee and make the appropriate assignments for the City of Murrieta. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Perry absent. Mayor Allen referred to the ACTS report regarding traffic issues and recommended that this report be made available to the committee at their first meeting. 2/Minutes/3/31/92 -3- Citv Council Minutes March 31. 1992 2. French Valley Airl~ort Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans asked for the viewpoints of the Councilmembers of the City of Murrieta on the eventual size and scope of the French Valley airport. Councilmember Parks said he would like to lead the discussion by stating his desire is to see the airport developed as a general aviation airport capable of handling small jets and small commuter aircraft. Councilmember Smith stated he feels the airport will be a major incentive for locating industrial facilities in the valley and he favors it being capable of handling small commuter aircraft as well. Councilmember Moore reported that FAA regulations, mandated to go into effect in 1995, require stage three aircraft for commuter use. She said this type of aircraft is much quieter than the aircraft that is currently being used for commuter service. Councilmember Mu~oz stated that while he would like to see an airport that provides a strong economic base, he does not feel it should be developed at the expense of the residents around the airport. Councilmember Haas agreed that the economic base is necessary but he expressed concerns with the noise and exhaust emissions generated by such a facility. Councilmember Weishaupl stated he does not have enough information to make any decisions regarding the benefits and\or detriments of a regional airport. Councilmember Moore said the County is beginning to work on the airport land use general plan for French Valley Airport which will give both cities considerably more data. Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans stated 11,000 acres of land surrounding the airport are impacted by its development and he does not see it as a "blessing". Mayor Allen reported that in conversations with large industrial employers in the area, he has been made aware of the need for this type of airport to serve the growing industrial base. He pointed out the need for both jurisdictions to look very carefully at the need for additional road infrastructure to support this facility. RFCFSS Mayor Allen called a recess at 8:30 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:43 PM. 3. Murrieta Creek Flood Control Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans said he would like to see a professional study performed to determine the proper method to provide flood control during peak flood periods and also provide some aesthetic enhancement of the Murrieta Creek. 2/Minutes/3/31/92 -4- City Council Minutes March 31. 1992 Mayor Allen advised that the City of Murrieta presently has a severe flooding problem as a result of the lack of proper flood control measures and that they need to see a better solution than a natural treatment for the sake of aesthetics. Mayor Birdsall spoke in favor of both cities supporting the continuing efforts of the Flood Control District's application for a permit to begin construction of flood control improvements. Councilmember Haas stated flood control must be addressed using effective flood control measures. He opposed trying to create parks in flood control channels. Councilmember Mu~oz spoke in favor of preserving the natural creek beds that runs through both communities. Councilmember Parks addressed the solution being recommended by the Murrieta Creek Advisory Committee. He urged both City Councils to support the County Flood Control District's efforts to have the 10K permits approved. Fconomic Develol~ment Issues Councilmember Parks said he feels both cities need to aggressively pursue new business and industrial development in the valley. He spoke in favor of streamlining various permit processes to assist in this development. Councilmember Haas advised that the Cities of Murrieta and Temecula as well as the Temecula Wine Country will be exhibiting at the upcoming Inland Business Expo. He also advised that the City of Murrieta is reviewing its fee structures with the hope of making it more attractive to develop property. Councilmember Mu~oz suggested the Cities propose a fast-track process be implemented by the County of Riverside for the surrounding unincorporated areas as well. CITY MANAG!=R R!=PORTS None presented CITY ATTORNr:Y RFPORTS None presented CITY COUNCIL REPORTS None presented 2/Minutes/3/31/92 -5- Citv Council Minutes March 31. 199;~ ADJOURNM!=NT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at 9:14 PM to a meeting to be held on April 9, 1992 jointly with the City of Temecula Parks and Recreation Commission at the Main Conference Room of the Temecula City Hall, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Allen declared the meeting adjourned to the next meeting of the Murrieta City Council to be held on April 7, 1992, 6:00 PM, at the Council Chambers, Murrieta City Hall, 26442 Beckman Court, Murrieta, California. The motion was unanimously carried with Councilmember Perry absent. Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor ATTEST: Jund~=~Gr~ek, City Clerk [SEAL] 2/Minutos/3/31/~)2 -6- 1 1/O7/~)6